I did disclosed my addictions and depression to my surgeon. I did not have to go to any extra lengths to be approved for my surgery. My first appt was april 1 and I had surgery on June 25th. 

Good luck on your journey. Send me a message if you need support.

Hugs, Leslie

I am on wellbutrin and lexapro. I have no problem taking them and I do not have to crush them.

Good Luck,
Leslie

Cross addictions, addictions it's the right place.  If you don't get responses don't give up.

I finally got the right diagnosis - and while I do not have depression - I have bipolar with rapid cycling and a tendency to be depressive.
I do know that many medications can NOT be crushed.
I have tried a variety of medications since surgery 5 years ago.
Zoloft - did nothing
Effexor - worked for about 6 months
Effexor TR - worked well (in part due to the time release factor), but my new doctor took me off of it and put me onto
Pristiq  and Depakote - The Pristiq is working well for me and so is the Depakote. I do know neither of them can be crushed. (I have only been on the Pristiq for 6 months and the Depakote for 3 months - so time may yet tell.)
Keep in mind that for many people over time they have to change their medications for illnesses like bipolar and depression as the brain changes the chemical imbalance once again.
Anne

I started my WLS in Oct of 2008 and after my 6 months of following the program, the TEAM at Hershey said that I need to wait and reapply in another 6 months due to my depression.  My therapist who I have been seeing for years could not comment on weather or not if I should have the surgery or not.  However, he felt I was not in the right place at that time to have it done, due to personal relationship within my marriage.  Yes, there are issues between me an my husband, but I feel it has to do with my weight.  But, I felt that I have been properly medicated and are handeling the issues.  THere was no concern for any other life change such as divorce in the near future, but I think they felt there might be. So they decided to hold me off.  

So, I decided to go to another Surgeon, and I am so glad I did, This surgeon is much better! THat is another story.

I have been on Cymbolta for many years and am finally on the right dose.  WHich if anyone is reading and can answer a question I have regarding medication.  I was told by one surgeon that I would have to change my medication because it is not crushable, but other surgeons have not stated anything.  I will be asking him when I see him next time, but was just wondering if anyone has heard the same thing? 

Well, to answer your question, if you really want the surgery and to be happy, I would sugest you be truthful with they therapist that will evaluate you for the surgery. You might have to wait just a little longer than usual if they fell that you are not ready.  I even had an outside surgeon give me a clear bill of mental health and forward that on to Hershey, but they would not even consider it. 

Good luck and hope everything works out!